F. Edward Hébert
F. Edward Hébert | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Joachim O. Fernández |
| Succeeded by | Richard A. Tonry |
| Chair of the House Armed Services Committee | |
| In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Philip J. Philbin |
| Succeeded by | Charles Melvin Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Felix Edward Hébert October 12, 1901 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 1979 (aged 78) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Gladys Bofill (m. 1934) |
| Relations | John M. Duhé Jr. (Son-in-law) |
| Children | Dawn Marie Hébert |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
| Profession | Journalist |
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Felix Edward Hébert (/eɪˈbɛər/ ay-BEAR; October 12, 1901 – December 29, 1979) was an American journalist and politician from Louisiana. He represented the New Orleans–based 1st congressional district as a Democrat for 18 consecutive terms, from 1941 until his retirement in 1977. He remains Louisiana's longest-serving U.S. representative.